HR Generalist

PLANET AID INC•Elkridge, MD

9h•$62,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Planet Aid is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping people and communities thrive. We believe that a great organization starts with great people - and our HR team is at the heart of making that happen. If you're someone who genuinely cares about the employee experience and wants to make a real impact every day, we'd love to meet you! We're looking for an experienced, people-centered HR Generalist to join our team. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you'll be a trusted resource for employees at all levels - handling everything from onboarding to benefits administration to compliance. You'll bring warmth and professionalism to every interaction, balancing employee goodwill with business goals.

Requirements

2+ years of HR generalist experience
Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Solid knowledge of employment law, benefits administration, and HR best practices
A warm, professional communication style - you connect easily with people at all levels
strong organizational skills and attention to detail; you keep records clean and compliance tight
ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems

Nice To Haves

experience with benefit carriers (BCBS, Voya, USAble, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the full onboarding experience - coordinating across departments to make every new hire's first day exceptional
Serve as the go-to HR resource for employees and managers on policies, benefits, and HR processes
Administer benefits programs (medical, dental, COBRA, etc.), including enrollment, billing reconciliation, and employee education
Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with I-9 requirements and all applicable employment laws
Track mandatory and non-mandatory training completion and conduct periodic HR file audits
Handle unemployment insurance claims and assist with employee relations matters
Monitor and report on employee satisfaction trends, flagging issues proactively to leadership
Support planning for company events such as benefits fairs, recognition events, and team celebrations
Contribute to the development and rollout of Planet Aid's HR policies
Create in-house videos and materials that help employees understand their benefits clearly